Consultant Acute Physician

We are looking to welcome applications for Consultants to join our dynamic and rapidly evolving team of acute physicians. We are especially interested in candidates who are keen to take on a leadership role with exciting management opportunities, supported by our executive team. We have a trust commitment to expand the numbers of our Acute Physicians in accordance with an exciting development of the medical take which is supported by other medical specialities. We have a permanent role available and a fixed term contract for 24 months, please indicate your preference upon application. Main duties of the job We are looking to appoint Acute Physicians (or General Physicians with interest in Acute Medicine) to work with our dynamic teams based at York HospitalThese are 10 PA posts , based in Medicine Care Group, York Hospital. There is the potential to subsequently increase to 12PA subject to agreement with Clinical Director, all applicants will have the opportunities to develop specialist skills. The post holder will join a team of Acute Physicians and Acute Geriatricians who provide senior clinical leadership and daily ward round on the Acute Medical Units and Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) York Hospital provides a full range of inpatient and outpatient services. The post holder will take an active role in specialty care of inpatients and will also participate in the General Medicine on call rota at the site. The department is part of a care group wide transformation which has allowed us to develop our Same Day Emergency Care to control assessment of patients and flow into the bed base, working closely with colleagues in Emergency Medicine and General Practice. Applicants with a particular interest in Emergency Medicine in-reach would be strongly encouraged to apply. The acute service at York includes both an Emergency Assessment Unit & an Acute Medical Unit. Multi-disciplinary working is at the heart of our philosophy and applicants will find our service is well resourced with input from colleagues across disciplines., We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that York Teaching Hospital has provided its statement of intent to support all Defence personnel and we welcome their application to work for us. Disability Confident and Mindful Employer The Trust is committed to meeting the needs of employees and applicants with a disability or mental health condition. Our support for these schemes includes encouraging applications from people who are disabled or have a mental health condition, offering adjustments to make our application process accessible.

• Hold a medical qualification registered with the GMC
• Hold license to practise with the General Medical Council
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Emergency Medicine or Acute Medicine via; - CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) - CESR (within 6 months of completing a training programme recognised for the award of CCT or equivalent)
• An appropriate higher qualification - MRCP or equivalent
• Valid ALS certificate or equivalent
Desirable
• MD or equivalent Higher Degree or evidence of relevant research
• Ability to supervise postgraduate research
• Substantive NHS experience
Clinical Practice / Competence Essential
• Ability to demonstrate clinical experience and skill in managing acute medical inpatients
• Knowledge of good medical practice and the General Medical Council requirements
• Experience of assessing and managing acutely unwell medical and elderly patients
• Demonstrates a sound knowledge of clinical governance practice
Mentoring and Teaching Essential
• Experience of teaching and supervising undergraduate and post graduate trainees
• Ability to teach clinical skills
• Experience of undertaking audits and presenting their findings
Leadership Essential
• Is able and willing to take on a leadership role
• Ability to contribute to change management agenda and take a leading role
Desirable
• Familiarity within issues of service organisation and development
  
  York & Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a comprehensive range of acute hospital, community and specialist healthcare services for approximately 800,000 people living in and around York, North Yorkshire, North East Yorkshire and Ryedale - an area covering 3,400 square miles, and which includes Scarborough and Bridlington.
We are the largest provider of healthcare in the region and we are incredibly proud of our 8,500 staff, working across 9 hospital sites Our mission is to be a valued and trusted partner within our care system, delivering safe effective care to the population we serve. We're situated in a fantastic part of the country : home to two national parks, a beautiful coastline, and the city of York, which is consistently voted one of the best to live in the UK.

In joining the Trust, you will have access to a wide range of staff benefits including health and wellbeing support, finance schemes and discounts. There is also a competitive relocation package of up to £18,000. To support your learning and development you will be entitled to a study leave budget of £3,000 across three years, along with support from our learning and development team. The Trust also offers an extra 2 days annual leave for consultants on top of the existing allowance as detailed in the 2008 - Consultant Terms and Conditions.